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Friends and fellow officers from various jurisdictions began lining up outside of New Hope Baptist Church around 11 a.m. to show their support for Woods’ family, but also for the Pell City Police Department.

Sgt. Don Newton with the Pell City Police Department said it meant a lot to see so many people paying respects to one of their colleagues.

"It's a very moving moment. The public responders, community police, law enforcement, firefighters, etc. We're all really a close family and we look after each other and a great deal of pride in our profession. And showing respect for a comrade who has fallen in the line of duty,” he said.

Woods was described as a mentor within the Pell City Police Department. The person other officers went to when they needed help.

He had more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, 10 of which was with the Pell City Police Department.

"It's very tough because are relatively a small department. We are a very tight-knit department. We like to think of ourselves as a family within our department, and on top of that, Lt. Woods was what I call a cornerstone officer. He was a step above. He was that kind of person that other officers went to, depended on,” said Sgt. Don Newton.

Woods leaves behind a wife, two sons, and his K-9 partner. We're told the dog will now retire and will be given to the officer's family.